'What I'm For' - Dave Adkins (Official Music Video)

"What I’m For” celebrates love, freedom, and the simple pleasures that make life worthwhile. With its catchy melody and authentic lyrics, Adkins performance encourages listeners to embrace positivity in every circumstance by focusing on what they are for rather than what they are against.

Song - What I'm For
Songwriters - Marc Beeson and Allen Shamblin
Artist - Dave Adkins
Album - What I'm For
Label - Billy Blue Records

It’s an anthemic ballad from writers Marc Beeson and Allen Shamblin that is really a litany of social values, the sort that hold communities together all over the world, wishing the best for others and treating others as you would wish to be treated. A distinctly Christian message, one needn’t be a believer to appreciate the sentiment, which is a perfect fit for Adkins whose heart is as big as his shoulders are broad." -John Lawless (Bluegrass Today)

I’M FOR WILDFLOWERS IN THE WINDOW
MECHANICS YOU CAN TRUST
I’M FOR CRACKERS IN MY CHILI
AND LEAVIN’ GRUDGES IN THE DUST
I’M FOR DRIVE THROUGH ORDER TAKERS
WHO CAN MUSTER UP A SMILE
I’M FOR LETTIN’ WALMART GREETERS
SIT DOWN FOR AWHILE

I’M FOR
TURNING OFF THE TV
GETTING’ OFF THE INTERNET
I’M FOR LEARNING ALL THE WORDS
TO THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS

I’M FOR DUSTY PAWNSHOP GUITARS
AND BOXERS PAST THEIR PRIME
I’M FOR SOAKIN’ UP THE WISDOM
WHEN AN OLD MAN SPEAKS HIS MIND
I’M FOR LAID OFF FACTORY W
ORKERS
WHEN THE WOLF IS AT THE DOOR
YOU DON’T HAVE TO GUESS WHAT I’M AGAINST
IF YOU KNOW WHAT I’M FOR

I’M FOR TEXAS MARGARITAS
AND GETTING’ OUT OF DEBT
I’M FOR HAVING FAITH IN SOMETHING
THAT HASN’T HAPPENED YET
I’M FOR THE SHY KID IN THE CORNER
SCARED TO ASK A GIRL TO DANCE
FOR THE EX-CON OUT OF PRISON
WHO JUST WANTS A SECOND CHANCE

I’M FOR THE INNER CITY TEACHER
WITH HER HEART STUCK IN HER THROAT
WHO CAN STILL SEE GOD IN EVERY CHILD
AND NEVER GIVES UP HOPE

I’M FOR DUSTY PAWNSHOP GUITARS
AND BOXERS PAST THEIR PRIME
I’M FOR SOAKIN’ UP THE WISDOM
WHEN AN OLD MAN SPEAKS HIS MIND
I’M FOR LAID OFF FACTORY WORKERS
WHEN THE WOLF IS AT THE DOOR
YOU DON’T HAVE TO GUESS WHAT I’M AGAINST
IF YOU KNOW WHAT I’M FOR

I’M FOR TAKIN’ CARE OF SOLDIERS
WHEN THEY COME BACK FROM WAR
YOU DON’T HAVE TO GUESS WHAT I’M AGAINST
IF YOU KNOW WHAT I’M FOR

"What I'm For" - Dave Adkins (Official Music Video)

[kokycoal]

Great MAGA song. Top notch vocals as expected from my boy Dave!!

[davidlj]

I love this guy, the song speaks to me and tells exactly how I feel!

[garywenz]

Great song. The world needs more of this.

[cindyschoffstall]

Keep them coming Dave! God had a plan!

[buz]

My father recorded Mule Train for Decca records in 1947. This song is right up there with it. Even got some dobro in it. ❤👏

[lucyfaye]

This song suits you perfectly, Dave! Always rooting for the underdog.
Your ole pal Beck is proud of you!💙

[Joe.T.Massey]

I'm for all of those execpt the margaritas . . . it was almost perfect